Job Description
Job Title: Asset Services Processor Associate
Corporate Title: Associate
Division: Operations
Location: Hong Kong
Licensed role: No
Role Overview
You will form part of the AEJ Asset Services team. The role tasks you with the processing of all voluntary corporate action events, across entity and product types. The team are responsible for the entire lifecycle of the event, from event data capture through to reconciliation and break clearance.
With a strong focus on risk mitigation and control, you will be expected to manage all risks and exceptions associated with Asset Services processing, addressing such items and ensuring full and timely escalation where appropriate.
In conjunction with event processing, there is also a focus on client service. You will interact with external prime clients, counterparties and internal trading desks daily. Quick query resolution and response is a must to maintain high levels of service.
Due to the ever-evolving environment in the financial services industry, there will be multiple opportunities to be involved with, both, department specific as well as bank wide projects. These range from restructuring and new product launches to process automation using digital tools. You will be encouraged and given the opportunities to learn new skills and tools to help drive value within the firm.
We are looking for a technically strong candidate, with high levels of attention to detail, to come in and hit the ground running. You should be comfortable challenging the status quo and raising suggestions. A proactive mindset and approach is highly desired.
Responsibilities
Processing of voluntary Corporate Action events for all AEJ markets, across product types
Manage queries from the trading desks and directly with external prime clients
Help manage the BAU for the team and address questions raised
Manage Asset Services related queries from clients, both internal and external
Manage exceptions that may arise and elevate risk in a timely manner
Substantiate and clear reconciliation issues in a timely manner
Actively participate in process improvement, innovation projects and technology enhancements
Perform all the ad hoc requests from the supervisor or manager whenever applicable.
Requirements
Product knowledge: Equities, Bonds, Equity Derivatives and Prime Finance
Previous experience in dealing with Prime Clients is an advantage
3+ years’ experience of working in Asset Services, within a global markets environment
Languages – English
Strong attention to detail and time management
Previous experience with people management an advantage
Previous experience with process improvement and/or FinTech tools an advantage
Nomura Competencies
Explore Insights & Vision
– Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
Making Strategic Decisions
– Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
Inspire Entrepreneurship in People
– Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
Elevate Organizational Capability
– Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
Inclusion
– Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).
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